Drug Addiction Treatment | How “Help Me! I'm In Love With An Addict” Helps …
Help Me! I'm In Love With An Addict is the new alcohol and drug addiction treatment designed by CP Lehmann, who always wants to teach people how to get rid of alcohol and drug addiction quickly. A full Help Me! I'm In Love With An Addict overview on …
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Treatment for U.S. Opioid Addicts Often Inadequate, Researchers Say
… regulation presents the biggest barrier for treatment in the U.S.. He spoke to the PBS NewsHour recently about the current state of opioid addiction treatment, options for closing some of the existing gaps and how the Affordable Care Act might play …
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Announcing a New Leading Force in Addiction and Mental Health Treatment …
Los Angeles, CA — (SBWIRE) — 08/15/2013 — Addiction Treatment Advisors (ATA) launches with a new approach for rehab referrals for drug, alcohol and mental health-related treatment. The service will offer comprehensive, expert referrals to help find …
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Addiction Treatment Helpline Opens Its Doors at a New Office in Boston
Employees are dedicated to assisting individuals who are seeking comprehensive information about addiction and substance abuse, treatment programs and rehabilitation centers. The primary goal of the helpline is to be the most reliable source of …
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Top Addiction Treatment Center Looking for Skilled Therapists
Have the heart and the skills to help addicts in desperate need? If so, come work at Cliffside. Cliffside is an elite residential Malibu drug treatment center located in Southern California, currently seeking 3 full time licensed mental health …
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Townsend Opens Houma Treatment Center
Townsend, a network of outpatient addiction treatment centers and the fastest growing company in Louisiana, announces the grand opening of our new Houma treatment center. The clinic is centrally located on West Tunnel in Houma. “We are excited to bring …
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Question by Jessica MMM: my son VOLUNTARILY admitted himself into rehab 3 years ago, does this exclude him from posessing a foid card?
he was 16 at the time, it was not court ordered and the firearms owner act is poorly worded they do not define “mental health facility” as a rehabilitation center and on the application says it’s a felony to falsely admit info. so what im wondering is since he was self mandated, received no physiciatric care while staying, and also was never banned by a professional that he is not able to obtain a FOID card. so does this mean he’s still eligible because he loves hunting and is looking toward getting a rifle.

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Answer by screamyourheartout
i don’t think it makes any difference whether it was voluntary or not. he still went to rehab

if i were you, i would check with someone. there should be a contact number or something like that on the foid application form, or online if you google it. ring them and ask if that counts as a mental health facility

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Question by Kirk: What is the medical and legal definition of “narcotics abuse”?
If a patient suddenly discovered he had been given a diagnoses of “narcotics abuse”, what does that mean? It’s a false claim and it needs further investigation, and moreover, an explanation. But ,can you break it down for me? It immediately conjures up an extremely negative connotation for me.

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Answer by KoalaMama
Let’s start at the basics. Narcotics are any of a group of drugs, such as heroin, morphine, and pethidine, that produce numbness and stupor. They are used medicinally to relieve pain but are sometimes also taken for their pleasant effects. Prolonged use may cause addiction, which leads to the abuse.

The definition of abuse would be “misuse, maltreatment, or excessive use.” So, the overindulgence in and dependence on said substance, leading to effects that are detrimental to the individual’s physical or mental health, or the welfare of others, would be defined as narcotics abuse.

In other words, narcotic use is considered abuse when people use narcotics to seek feelings of well-being apart from the narcotic’s pain-relief applications.

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Question by misskrisq2: What does it mean by examining the classifications?
I am doing a paper for abnormal psychology. I am unsure on what the instructions mean by examining the classifications of certain disorders. The instructions state, “Examine the various classifications of eating, substance abuse, sex/gender/sexual, and personality disorders.” These are the classifications. Because they are categories within the DSM-IV. Can someone explain to me what to do? Sorry this is probably a dumb question, but I appreciate the help.

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Answer by Kristal [Ward 7 Resident]
Generally speaking, the classifications can be found in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) ~ which is a reference book used in the mental health field.

The DSM
Psychologists and psychiatrists use a reference book called the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) to diagnose psychological disorders. The American Psychiatric Association published the first version of the DSM in 1952. It has been revised several times, and the newest version is commonly referred to as the DSM-IV.

The DSM-IV uses a multi-axial system of classification, which means that diagnoses are made on several different axes or dimensions. The DSM has five axes:

1.Axis I records the patient’s primary diagnosis.
2.Axis II records long-standing personality problems or mental retardation.
3.Axis III records any medical conditions that might affect the patient psychologically.
4.Axis IV records any significant psychosocial or environmental problems experienced by the patient.
5.Axis V records an assessment of the patient’s level of functioning

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New drug-treatment center offers counseling, social support
Yucca Valley Center for Change is a new provider of substance abuse counseling and recovery. The center, which operates as part of Mental Health Systems, provides outpatient services through group sessions, individual counseling and support for people …
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Local addiction counselors recognized for their work
Cindy Howard was awarded Clinical Supervisor with certification to manage and supervise counselors who practice in the substance abuse field. She heads up the Bulloch County DUI Court treatment portion, is active in Georgia Addiction Counselors …
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